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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $28,800

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,460

Lowest Total Invoice: $27,638

Volkswagen Jetta GLI   
Difference: $5,166

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimPremierGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,975 $23,745
Base Invoice $29,736 $22,795
Sun and Wheels Package 2,270  
All-weather floor mats 140 235
Autobahn Package   2,050
Navigation system   900
6-speed automated manual   1,100
Sun and Wheels Package 2,066  
All-weather floor mats 127 185
Autobahn Package   1,968
Navigation system   864
6-speed automated manual   1,056
Options (change) 2,410 4,285
Options (change) 2,193 4,073
Destination 875 770
Total Price $34,260 $28,800
Total Invoice $32,804 $27,638

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Volkswagen Jetta GLI
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $980
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $876
Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimPremierGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine250hp I4200hp I4
TransmissionT9S6
DrivetrainFWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)22/32 MPG24/32 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 9400, 9
Tire (rear if not all the same)245/40-19225/40-18
Total Price$34,260$28,800
Adjustments for Features-4,4800
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$29,780$28,800
Total Invoice$32,804$27,638
Adjustments for Features-4,2900
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$28,514$27,638

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Features Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuJetta
TrimPremierGLI
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
9-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1400 
6-speed automated manual $1100
FWD$0$0
Accessories 
AC power outlet$100 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Remote app$25 
Remote start$150 
Universal garage door opener$100 
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Full-size spare tire $225
Knee airbag, driver$75 
Knee airbag, passenger$75 
Rear side airbags$300 
Rearview camera$200 
Rollover sensor$50 
Safety key$5 
Vehicle health reports$0 
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo mat$40 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Climate Control 
Heated windshield washer nozzles $15
Rear air vents$100 
Exterior 
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
4G LTE connectivity$0 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
CD player $125
iPod integration $100
MP3-compatible player $50
SD Card slot $25
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Voice control for nav and audio$100 
Wi-Fi hotspot$50 
Wireless charging station$75 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Auto-dimming rearview mirror$150 
Automatic headlights$125 
Fog lights $125
Interior ambient lighting$150 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats$300 
Door sill trim plates$100 
Leather seating surfaces$900 
Manual height adjuster, driver seat $50
Manual height adjuster, passenger seat $50
Manual lumbar adjuster, driver seat $50
Memory system, driver seat$200 
Metal pedals $75
Power fore-aft adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power height adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power height adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100 
Power recliner, driver seat$100 
Power recliner, passenger seat$100 
Power tilt adjuster, driver seat$100 
Soft-touch instrument panel (optional) $0
Synthetic leather seating surfaces $0
Upgraded floor mats$0 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,645$3,165
Value of Feature Adjustments$4,480$0
Value of Feature Adjustments-4,2900

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Specifications Comparison: Chevrolet Malibu vs. Volkswagen Jetta

Model Year20182012
ModelMalibuJetta
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase111.4 in104.4 in
Length193.8 in182.2 in
Width73.0 in70.0 in
Height57.7 in57.2 in
Curb Weight3,388 lb.3,157 lb.
Fuel Capacity15.8 gal.14.5 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.1 in38.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.5 in55.2 in
Row 1 Hip Room54.1 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom42.0 in41.2 in
Row 2 Headroom37.5 in37.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room57.1 in53.6 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.4 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom38.1 in38.1 in
Cargo Volume15.8 ft315.5 ft3

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Option Package Details
Chevrolet Malibu Premier

Sun and Wheels Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Universal garage door opener100No
Panoramic sunroof1200No
245/40R19 tires400No
Upgraded floor mats0No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1700100%

Option Package Details
Volkswagen Jetta GLI

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Proximity key250Yes
Total Requested850100%
Total Not Requested00%
6-speed automated manual
FeatureValueRequested?
6-speed automated manual0Yes
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls100No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested100100%
Autobahn Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Automatic climate control, front200Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Sunroof900Yes
Dual-zone climate control125Yes
Synthetic leather seating surfaces0No
Heated windshield washer nozzles15No
Air-conditioned storage compartment50No
225/40HR18 tires400No
Fender, 400W, 9 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Total Requested142564%
Total Not Requested81536%

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